Fiat Punto Hatchback 1.2 16V Active Sport 3d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Free Broom Yellow paint and had £1500 off book price. Bargain!
Costs
Low ratio gearbox means anything over 70 and you will be filling up regularly. Like me.
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On the road
Driving
Nice handler. Hard suspension, though. City button really is pointless. I've only ever used it to scare my girlfriend when she drove it.
Performance
Can get more out of it than the Active Sport Booklet suggests.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had an accident after 2 months from new. Wasn''t my fault. Clutch feels light every now and again, but the garage tells me there is nothing wrong. Electrics problem was sorted within an hour.
Image
I really like the look of my car. Bright yellow is a bit commonplace now. 4 others identical in my town. Saving for a spoiler to finish it off.
Comfort
Seats are very comfortable and my tall friends fit in the back no problem. It is a somewhat larger car than others in its class. In a good way.
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Security and Service
Security
I live in a place where I should really have more than an immobiliser. Nothing has happened yet, touch wood. Need an alarm at least though.
Service
Agreed a full tank of petrol and it was not given on collection. Garage hassled me to collect. Can''t fault the repair side, only reason I have had repairs was due to an accident, hit and run and the woman is now in prison, repairs completed ahead of time.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Strange problem with random dashboard lights staying on without the key in. Apparently a plug had come loose. Sorted now.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes